I Love These USD Sway // Aggressive Inline Skating

I've been skating the Powerslide Zoom with a USD Sway soul plate for a few sessions now, and really love the way they grind. It's a really solid soul and I feel super confident when I skate. Matched with the 45 degree buckle and I've got a really responsive setup.
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[@4152808]

6:45 this guy

[@BacktoBlading]

Lol, was gonna edit him out but then I figured nah he’s having a good time too

[@KroKogaming]

6:45 that guy what a legend

[@ashleycottingham4304]

Killing it in those skates. you look really confident/ comfortable skating them too

[@hyuuj]

I've been working from home and avoiding gatherings for a week so far. Really hard to re-align life around social distance. My constant has been going out to skate every day (alone). It's one of the things that didn't need to change. Skating was already an anchor for me, so much more so now. Keep it going! It'll help.

[@BacktoBlading]

Agreed! We have to adjust some things but not everything. Skating alone is still an amazing gift. Be safe!

[@bradoneal4209]

Really enjoyed this! It's encouraging seeing people closer to my age still out there pumping! Determined to pick up a pair of Sways and get back at it. Side note: I don't think I've seen a frontside in 20+ years :D

[@bradfuller25]

Just ordered the new Farmer Sway Pro boots and they come with my fit crowns and a 45 strap. Looking forward to trying these boots soon.

[@BacktoBlading]

Those look like a great model of Sway. Please report back!

[@michaelnadle310]

Those look nice! Have fun with them amigo, and be safe. 👍

[@bradsskateroom2556]

You’ve said before you don’t know why usd have stopped production of the vii. This is why. Sway is why. Sways are so damn good, not just as a low price point skate, but as a skate.

[@ThirtyandRollin]

Lookin good on those zooms! I really wish every skate would have the 45 strap. Love a solid tight fit. I think it would allow narrow feet to work in more boots! It would also almost remove the need for me to ride full laced liners.

[@HollyBoni]

I'd like to see first how much they get chewed up in aggro skating. I know it's a bit different but when I skated Xsjados, sometimes I literally did short makios on the 45 degree buckle itself when it caught on angle iron... I hated skating angle iron in Xsjados because every time I missed a grind the 45 degree strap got caught. Luckily it's super easy to add a 45 strap to skates that didn't come with them from the factory, it's just two holes.

[@BacktoBlading]

Agreed! Tight is better.

[@LaLa4iZ]

Fantastic, the height of the last ledge super happy you did that

[@emceecentauri]

That mistrial was soooo clean.

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks Jeremy!

[@davo5400]

Law, I’ve swapped in a Intuition Liner and I love it. Keep up with the great content!

[@BacktoBlading]

Ah, nice!

[@nickfearn1832]

That high ledge is a lot harder to jump to than a hand rail, just not as scary, nice one

[@OriginalBadRobotz]

“My kids will be home for the next two to three weeks” ahhh the optimism

[@CC-lt5cu]

My last skates were USD Johnsons (grey with red 5050 frames) after 15 years I bought a pair of these and trying to get back into skating again. Love watching you try tricks and falling. It eases my busted ego haha. Love the channel.

[@Vercingetorix.Fantasia]

Start on smaller shit and work your way falling hurts alot more now dude so like they not to fall?

[@RageForSeven]

challenge accepted, i'll try to mizou my barricade then (which i think is not as tall as your ledge)!!! super solid skating as always, the back farv was smoooth. I was rooting for you during that switch-up

[@BacktoBlading]

Nice! Will need a clip there

[@monarch29balisongs]

Over here in Prescott AZ the skate park is empty, it's awesome.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Ok, first off thank you for what you said about the health emergency & including all of us in the Community. That’s important & much needed. We all need to try to maintain normalcy as much as possible. Second, right from the beginning I saw you skating positively & with way more commitment than before. I watch all of your videos & I can see small changes. I think you’ve found the perfect skates. As for getting up on the high ledge maybe find something or make something to practice jumping up on while wearing shoes so your legs get used to jumping. It can’t hurt & it might help. I haven’t been out on my skates because I don’t know where to go & my knee has been bothering me from skating. I can still ride my bike & just bought a unicycle. I can’t wait for it to be assembled so I can start learning. I’ll go back to skating in the summer. I hope the viral crisis doesn’t last that long. Stay safe. 👍☮️🌞

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks. We have such a strong worldwide community. It’s amazing. Hope your knee heals soon! Be safe.

[@multiskate6801]

Hope to learn unity grinds in my driveway while social distancing !

[@BacktoBlading]

That’s a good idea! I think we’ll have lots of driveway clips this month. Be safe

[@joejanser]

You have levelled up sir! Nice job. I’m stoked to get out and skate now

[@rossthomson9833]

Ive been on them skates since they came out even 909, but these are very tempting

[@supermanjekar]

I am also back to blading :D after around 20 years bought again blades starting again grinds, ramps, as not anymore kid, family and other stuffs dont have that much time to skate but trying if possible, just uploaded "short" to my youtube challenge :D

[@keeganibrahim4930]

Good video as usual thx buddy.

[@RollOverTheHill]

That back farv to back backslide was so sick!

[@MrAttley]

My greetings from Russia! We are also kind of depressed but I agree it's important to do smth normal.And it's a pleasure to watch this video.

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks for the message. Only a bit longer. We’ll get through this

[@art0nblades]

Thank you for keeping doing what you do! I like the 3 goals as well, solid session! And that was a high jump - I don't think I can jump that high, although I'm much younger (39 ;-) I needed that skatepark today as well after our schools have been shut down as well! ;-) About flat vs. anti: You've been talking flat vs. anti a lot lately in podcasts, etc. I thought, I liked skating flat much more and that I needed a 270 wheelbase, but now I tried 50/50 frames 250mm with the 58/90s and UHMW-antis, I am at least torn. Yes, skating felt worse - but not incredibly bad (but the SOLAs are definitely more fun skating) and grinding was obviously easier, but not to the point I was able to do more - but at least I tried more grinds today than ever. Learning for that unity and I just still can't imagine doing them on the Solas or Oysis. Guess I stick with anti for the moment...;-) Let's keep skating!

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s great to be able to experiment. I love anti but I’m sure in 6 months time I’ll want to try something else. Always testing!

[@krist3770]

I'm glad you addressed that, there's a couple of key factors that people need to realize about the virus go to the CDC and pay attention to the facts. There's no reason to isolate yourself unnecessarily getting outside is actually very good and healthy. Those with this type of virus had faired better with outdoor exposures than those that received very little.

[@BacktoBlading]

Absolutely. Need to stay as normal as possible, just avoid crowds and wash your hands more. Be safe!

[@DanRoworth]

Great video man. In Aus we're just starting to get hit by similar issues with the virus, events closing, people bulk buying toilet paper to the point the government put restrictions on it (crazy right?). I work in a shopping centre so if it's going to get shared, that's where it will happen.

[@BacktoBlading]

Good luck. Wash hands, try to avoid people, stay home if you can. Hope things go quickly and we have a cure soon

[@DanRoworth]

@Duck Fisney you're not wrong. We tried to do our shopping and half of the store was cleaned out. Must be an impending apocalypse.

[@DanRoworth]

@@BacktoBlading I hope so to man, hopefully you and your family stay corona free! I'm forced to stay home for now. I cracked a rib so no skating for a little while.

[@secretdaisy6484]

The Aggressive Chef 2 weeks ago I set up my own zombie viral Apocalypse kit & sent photos to all friends: package of yellow Easter Peeps, quart if Jim Bean, roll toilet paper & another package of yellow Peeps. I've been ready for weeks! 😷

[@birchmahogany2718]

I skate Team Sway. They're good. A bit big, still kinda getting used to them.

[@CostaBlancaFrenchies]

@backtoblading 09.50 a brush with death Law :) All jokes aside can you do a little video on what your ultimate setup is? You have a lot of experience hanging up your skates, wheels and frames and that would be a massive help

[@BacktoBlading]

That’s a good idea

[@DaveDEF82]

You can get a pair of Sways for under 100€ at BladeVille with Lino's discount code. It is sheer lunacy.

[@anawkwardlifemedia]

What is Lino's discount code? And is it still going on?

it counts.

[@treyalexander7256]

when this mess is over you should try hopping on the small ledge then hitting the top ledge if you want longer grinds!

[@BacktoBlading]

I got up there!

[@kpillmatic]

Two weeks😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🙂🙂🤔🤔😒😒😢😢😭😭😭😭

[@VandKoala]

Huge respect for that final grind on the second floor! Is it me or these skates looks somewhat similat to the USD 7 with the 45 strap? :)

[@BacktoBlading]

It’s a similar look for sure. Raised heel vs flat though so I’m feeling a bit more forward lean than I like

[@spade4acer]

Similar look and width, but I think it's the Throne mold

[@javo1299]

180° 👏👏👏👏👏

[@bladingnotes3832]

laiddd out that true mizu

[@BacktoBlading]

First try too! Couldn’t believe it

[@sawslerqui7490]

Best Plate ever!!! I skate sways under my them Skate 😉

[@BacktoBlading]

They fit? That’s cool!

[@klisher]

Brilliant video. stoked for you to grind that high ledge. In UK it was sport relief day yesterday (like comic relief, only sport) and in our local supermarket they had a raffle to raise money, one of the prizes was a pack of toilet paper rolls!! no kididng. yes a weird week. hahaha.

[@BacktoBlading]

Haha! Love the UK sense of humor

[@secretdaisy6484]

Over here people are brawling over TP. 😎

[@Franz_giblet]

Nice work

[@kyleslone6082]

Ive watched most of your video's, you have never skated so good on that ledge. I would say get a little more speed for your grinds on coping, a touch more speed will float you up there a bit easier. Keep slaying it

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks! Yeah I fell the first soul due to being slow. Ideally I could hit that coping with my bowl line, but too much speed! Maybe next time.

[@secretdaisy6484]

Back to Blading You’re really close to nailing it every time. Everyone is seeing your improvement. Keep up the good work. Now is the time to go all in while everyone else is @ home. 😎

[@rollingdubaiguy6415]

This was great! Montre loves the Sways! But the Sways don't come with a 45 degree strap if I am not mistaken. So doing what you did to the Zoom is a good idea. Or maybe powrerslide/usd sells a 45 degree strap that could be installed on the Sways?

[@BacktoBlading]

I think Zoom with sway souls is the only way. Not much more expensive if you get boot only

[@chrisgoblin4857]

The USD Chris Farmer Sway boot does have the 45 degree strap as standard. Just picked myself up a set after 15 years off the skates. Can't wait for them to arrive.

[@fallenhobbit6554]

I used to be able to get on 48" rails and ledges in the late 90s. Now, the balls high ledge scares me to death. LOL.

[@BacktoBlading]

Lol, yeah I had hops in my youth but not anymore. This was a huge step for me

[@fallenhobbit6554]

@@BacktoBlading right on brother.

[@torinmartinez4331]

What is unique about the SWAY vs Carbon or Carbon Free? More entry level version??

[@sebm5635]

Mizou on the big ledge is pretty close, next Time at the start of the session it could be good ✌️✌️ or bs farv if you improve it ;) amazing job

[@BacktoBlading]

I want the back farv!! I just need more speed I think

[@sebm5635]

Back to Blading speed and litteraly sit on your feet and you’ll get it ;)

[@inlineadam]

I want to skate Durham really bad. Just the lil hand rail getting in oark

[@kalikoura]

I'm debating on these and the Powder Broskow them 908s anyone offer which skate would be better? Wider feet and looking for lighter, I skate street and next to no transition. Want a good grind skate

[@michaelnadle310]

Nice video. Thanks and keep up the good work! You mentioned you took off the Trinity Mount. Does it screw off or did you have to use a dremel? Also, does the soul plate convert to UFS?

[@aguynamednathan]

Meanwhile, I'm looking forward to empty skate parks!

[@ThirtyandRollin]

I am afraid they will be more full now with schools out all day!

[@SerialWheeler]

Someone is giving me a choice of sending me either the USD AEON60s or the USD Sway Montre. Can't have both, so I was wondering what you'd recommend. I'm mainly a fast flow city skater, so pretty new to grinds. Can do makio, soul, mizou and topside but still a beginner. I definitely want to learn royals... what would you say is best? Thanks for all your great clips! 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@JustAnotherBlader]

10:47 if that ledge were longer you’d have smashed your face on the corner! That was seriously close.

[@danatello8489]

I'm really feeling the goals in the videos. It's a great way to get progression. Seeing you hit that high ledge is encouraging too. Wish my feet could fit that boot. Also, any idea if the RB Solo/Fusion boots used different material like the Sway/Zoom do?

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks! Yeah it’s been great to have a goal for each session. Motivated

[@BacktoBlading]

Oh, the materials. I don’t know, but I remember different colors for sure. Probably the same material if I had to guess

[@TheBussyBandit]

Can someone explain to me why there is two tiny little wheels that don’t touch the ground?

[@craigmodus2442]

Yup empty skateparks....that true spin was money Law....👊👊🤘

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks!

[@eternal5265]

How is the sizing on the sways I have exactly 25.5 cm foot and 9.5 wide. Chart says 25.5 is 7.5us but says to add 5cm is this true? Seems like size up is a big jump

[@BacktoBlading]

I think it depends on the liner you use. The shell has plenty of space

[@eternal5265]

@@BacktoBlading so sizing is off liners, and the boot has more room? Thanks

[@mlv5746]

Hey Lawrence, great session right here. I'd love to hear your opinion on whether or not the USD Sway are a good stock skate for beginners. I've got a friend who wants to get into agressive without spending 200$. Ps. I'm glad you'll try to keep up the vids

[@BacktoBlading]

I’d saw the Sway are a great option, though I haven’t tried the Sway. These Zoom with sway souls are awesome!

[@jungalist1987]

That true mizou though....styled

[@BacktoBlading]

Thanks! Lucky first try too

[@NotALizardPerson81]

Does the sway have the molding on the inside for the 45? Powerslides 45's always seem to give me blisters.

[@niklaswerthner1349]

Hey! You recommend USD Aeon 60 or Sway for my first ever skate? Thanks :)

[@BacktoBlading]

I like the Aeon 60. Much more forgiving. Good luck!

[@sharoncurtis161]

Would u recommend these for a completely new skater

[@BacktoBlading]

Sure! But they usually come boot only, meaning you’ll need some frames and wheels. What sort of skating do you plan to do?

[@deltef1749]

Please, could you try an intuition liner in that boot ? Thx

[@BacktoBlading]

I will eventually

[@pm2007est]

Have you landed any True Topsouls or True Top Soyals on the ledge, never could land those on a ledge. and Tru Fishbrains are cool

[@BacktoBlading]

Never tried anything tru topside on this ledge, just tru porn and miz

[@mex023]

man what about usd aeon xix ?

[@BacktoBlading]

Great skates!

[@octoberfarmer7640]

Great video! Could you review some RB solo boots?🙏🏻

[@BacktoBlading]

I’ve skated them and have a pair, but they aren’t available now so I didn’t review. If they come back I will!

[@craigmodus2442]

That might actually happen since they've been demoing a new soulplate on Svens setup...🤔

[@BacktoBlading]

Very exciting times!

[@gjslot123]

Hello, first of all, great vids! qeustion, i see ppl loving the USD Aggressiveskates Aeon 60, what is the difference with the SWAY?

[@BacktoBlading]

Sway are UFS, and raised heel. Means you can swap the frames and they’ll be a bit more solid on landings. Aeons are one piece, so more responsive but you can’t change frames.

[@gjslot123]

​@@BacktoBlading oke good stuff! i ordered USD Agressive Skates Aeon 60 Sam Crofts :) the basic is out of stock in europe... i do wonder, i started skating last year on some cheap ass roces majestics, and i noticed, where are all the inliners gone? i see some skateboarders but most ppl look at me like, dude? inlines? when i stopped skating 16 years ago i switched to skateboarding, but nowadays its 'steps' only? i hope agressive inline skating comes back? :)

[@gjslot123]

@@BacktoBlading got AEONs didnt fit, tried SWAY and fits perfect!! :) cant wait to try them!

[@angelcortez2878]

@@gjslot123 you didn’t have to size up or down when ordering the sways? i have the aeons 60 and they fit a little too snug for me even though I sized up like it said on the website. I have a wide foot and want to know if the sways are better than the aeons for wider feet.

[@gjslot123]

@@angelcortez2878 yes sway better indeed

[@freestyleroller12]

How would I go about putting a 45 degree strap on my Sways? Or what strap should I be looking for that is most compatible??

[@BacktoBlading]

I bet they sell this aftermarket, though I haven’t seen it. I think Razors sells the Cosmo one.

[@BeMaC]

Hey,is the usd sway something for beginners... i have a flat foot so space inside the skate is an issue :)

[@BacktoBlading]

I think it’s perfect for you. And not too pricey

[@user-tu5gj5nz8b]

two weeks...

[@anton8964]

every skates company come with 45 decre buckle. man that not age well now standard company.

[@BacktoBlading]

I’ve learned a lot over the years. If the plastic used is supportive enough, you don’t need a 45° strap.

[@anton8964]

@@BacktoBlading I see. I don't know a lot about the past skates. But is the plastic used is not supportive enough in the past ?

[@ShysterDelo]

6:44

[@BishopNE1]

Yo, no pressure, but.... If you ever end up doing a hand rail at 41 I'm gonna flip the fk out

[@BacktoBlading]

Haha, I did a little one at the skate park at 41. I’m 43 not though, time has passed for that. :)

[@BishopNE1]

@@BacktoBlading I want to buy a pair of White Aeon 60s (Probably the XIXs or maybe just custom build from the shells up) and was hoping you could help a fellow mid lifer out. 1. I am concerned about the white shell not sliding on grinds, did you notice it? 2. Most importantly, I do not have a local shop to try them on. I am a minimalist and don't like big clunky skates. I don't like having too much room in my skate either. I am size US 11.5 Would it even be possible to fit into a 9-10 shell with myfit second skin liners size 11-12?

[@kchappelle]

I haven't tried any grinds yet...as I don't have my Aeon 80's yet. But to me it seems like a natural instinctive move. Kinda like when we were kids in the winter and running as fast as you could on the sidewalk and sliding on the ice. Exact same moves in play. I think speed is your friend in that case. When I see you approaching a jump then grind you're going so slow that I think it would be harder. I know there is that 'survival mechanism' kicking in. I think you just need to go for it and pretend you're on ice. You've gotta be sturdy when you land on the ice to break your feet free and start the slide. I think it's like riding a bike too slow...makes it really hard. Well...I'll get back to you when I try some... Maybe even make a video.Take care...I'm in Taiwan by the way. No lockdown here as we speak. Everything open and life as normal.

[@JustAnotherBlader]

Lol it’s not remotely like sliding on ice lmfao.

[@kchappelle]

@@JustAnotherBlader How is it different? Let me point out the similarities... You are sliding and you feet are facing sideways to the slide.

[@olmsteed369]

Yikes! Almost smacked your face around 10:00

[@BacktoBlading]

Was scary. I didn’t realize how close until reviewing the video.

[@electricslurpee]

Stock up on weapons and ammo FIRST, food and water and other supplies second. 500 rolls of toilet paper isn't going to protect you from looters, 500 rounds of 5.56 on the other hand...

[@BacktoBlading]

Ok?

[@adamlanglois563]

Are you one of those folks who gets a jolly out of that idea?

[@HarryDuBois616]

lol this comment is hilarious to look back on

[@TheKing7474]

How did you get the frame off ?

[@BacktoBlading]

These are UFS, so it was an easy 4mm hex key